EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover

Riverview Infant School, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  12 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time role
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - 1 September 2023 - 31 August 2024
• Pay scale: Main

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to work in a fantastic school with experienced, enthusiastic, supportive practitioners and well-behaved outstanding learners?

Riverview is a large 4 form entry, very friendly and successful Infant school on the outskirts of Gravesend.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher on a fixed term contract from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024 linked to maternity leave. Applications from ECTs welcome.

We are looking for an EYFS teacher who:

• Is energetic, fair, and really enjoys working with young children;
• Is organised, resourceful and works well as part of a team;
• Is capable of making a difference;
• Is an imaginative, fun and effective classroom practitioner;
• Is flexible and hardworking and who can use their initiative;
• Is self-motivated and has a strong commitment to their own personal development.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning;
• A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning;
• A year team of experienced teachers who plan jointly and support each other;
• Well-resourced learning environments;
• Highly trained and effective support staff;
• Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development; including opportunities for career progression;
• A full ECT Induction programme supported by an outstanding mentor.

Further details about the role

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Safeguarding Child Protection Policy May 2023.pdf - 607 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy May 2023.pdf - 276 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher - ECT - Job Description.pdf - 193 KB (opens in new tab)

About Riverview Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Riverview Infant School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@golden-thread.org
• Phone number: 01474566484
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/riverview-infant-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Riverview Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@golden-thread.org.

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